A recent study claims to have identified a new common gene mutation linked to psychosis in people living with schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2017
Eye contact causes “physical” distress in children with autism
Children find eye contact physically stressful and makes them feel uncomfortable, research has revealed. Continue reading
Women who have flu or fever in pregnancy increase risk of autism in baby, study claims
Expectant mothers who have a flu or fever in pregnancy increase the risk of their child having autism by up to 300 per cent, a study has claimed. Continue reading
The benefits of pets for people living with mental health conditions
A UK woman battling depression and anxiety disorder has opened up about the benefits of pet ownership for those living with various mental health conditions. Continue reading
Football tournament success for mental health campaigners
Members of the “We Wear the Same Shirt (WWSS)” project held a football tournament on Sunday to raise awareness for mental ill-health. Continue reading
Success in bipolar “self-help” parenting trial
Self-help tools, such as online management support, can help parents with bipolar disorder improve their relationship with their children, a study has revealed. Continue reading
People living in large cities more likely to develop mental health conditions, research suggests
A new study suggests that people who live in a large city are 40 per cent more likely to encounter mental health conditions, while urban living raises the risk of anxiety disorder by 21 per cent. Continue reading
Former footballer speaks out for depression
A former footballer has called on young men to speak out about mental illness and embrace the support they have around them. Continue reading